Artless Armchair 11

Overview

While forking out hundreds of bucks for music festivals seems commonplace, indie label Lesstalk Records of Footscray are bucking the trend and have created their own DIY festival for only $25.

Set in the laid-back, green surrounds of Forrest (1.5 hours from Melbourne), it's a chance to escape from your everyday life and be introduced to new bands from Lesstalk — as well as their friends from around the country. What they are offering is simple: a place to relax and listen to music.

Spread across two nights, you will need a place to rest your head, so Artless Armchair 11 offers a range of camping and cabin options at The Wonky Stables for an additional fee. However these are still dirt cheap at just $30, compared to the money-grabbing popular festivals.

When you’re not enjoying the music, the location is perfect for going for a bush walk, having a dip in the nearby dam, or just sitting back and saying, "How’s the serenity?"